Gladwin County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 25,693 #1,628 / 3,222
49th
Median Household Income $55,349 -26.3% #2,449 / 3,222
24th
Median Age 50.7 years +30.3% #185 / 3,222
94th
Median Home Value $162,300 -42.4% #1,977 / 3,222
39th
Median Gross Rent $690 -40.7% #2,781 / 3,222
14th
Poverty Rate 14.9% +18.1% #1,928 / 3,222
40th

Demographics

Gladwin County has a population of 25,693, making it the #1,628 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Gladwin County is $55,349, ranking #2,449 out of 3,222 counties — 26.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.

Median Household Income
$55,349 −26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,449 of 3,222
24th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,710 −20.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,986 of 3,222
38th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.9% +18.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,928 of 3,222
40th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.8% +27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,753 of 3,222
15th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9% −49.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,517 of 3,222
22th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.7 min +15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #634 of 3,222
80th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Gladwin County is $162,300 (-42.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $690/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.1%.

Median Home Value
$162,300 −42.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,977 of 3,222
39th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$690 −40.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,781 of 3,222
14th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.1% +33.7% vs nat'l
Rank #80 of 3,222
98th percentile
86.1% Homeownership

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Health

91.9% of residents in Gladwin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.

91.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.9% +0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,714 of 3,222
47th percentile

About Gladwin County, Michigan

Gladwin County, Michigan has a total population of 25,693, making it the 1,628th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gladwin County is 50.7 years, which is 30.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Gladwin County is $55,349, which ranks #2,449 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.

The median home value in Gladwin County is $162,300, 42.4% below the national median. Renters in Gladwin County pay a median gross rent of $690 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Gladwin County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.7 min.

Gladwin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).

All data for Gladwin County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.